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Brooke Cooper

Brooke has been a Motley Fool contributor since early 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Communication with specialisations in journalism and international studies from Charles Sturt University. Brooke aims to inform and excite Aussies keen to grow their wealth by investing in ASX companies. When not writing or researching, you'll likely find Brooke gallivanting around South East Queensland.

Recent Articles

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Materials Shares

Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price launches 29% on battery material deal

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the news boosting the company's stock today.

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Healthcare Shares

The Biotron (ASX:BIT) share price just exploded 86% on COVID drug update

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news from the biotechnology company...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price slips amid 'material shortcomings' finding

| Brooke Cooper

The findings of a damning independent report into Westpac's risk governance have been released today

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Financial Shares

November hasn't been a great month so far for the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has weighed on the insurance provider's stock lately.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the ASX (ASX:ASX) share price struggled on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

The watchdog has handed down consequences for an outage experienced by the ASX last year.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price is falling 6% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

It hasn't been a good day for the investment management company coming out of yesterday's freeze.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price down 5% so far this week despite boss spruiking 'new opportunities'

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas is surging into the newly-reopened world. Even still, the Qantas share price is struggling this week.

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price having a freeze today?

| Brooke Cooper

Plenty of eyes will be on BrainChip over the remainder of this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price dips on news of a second class action

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details of the latest class action brought against the company.

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BNPL shares

Are Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares a buy? Some pros and cons from Motley Fool analyst Kate Lee

| Brooke Cooper

Will the Zip share price beat the market over the long term? Here's what one analyst thinks.

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IPOs

RAS Technology (ASX:RTH) share price leaps 6% on IPO. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on RAS Technology's float.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is rocketing 21% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the latest releases from Magnis Energy...

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price has lost 8% so far this month. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Will the company's planned demerger be enough to sate demand for emission reductions?

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Materials Shares

Looking to invest in the electrification and battery theme? Here are 5 ASX shares to consider

| Brooke Cooper

This expert thinks these 5 shares will report strong earnings for financial year 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price climbing as megadeals signed off

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for Woodside. Here's why

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Sovereign Cloud (ASX:SOV) share price is in the spotlight this week

| Brooke Cooper

Sovereign Cloud's shares remain halted today. Here's what's going on

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Travel Shares

Are Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares still worth buying with travel opening up?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at one expert's forecast for the Webjet share price

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Gold

Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price slumps despite acquisition news

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's moving the gold producer's stock today.

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REITs

Only a few ASX 200 companies have received this honour and Scentre (ASX:SCG) just joined them

| Brooke Cooper

Scentre is the latest ASX 200 company to be recognised for fighting violence against and harassment of women.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is slipping today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all that might be weighing on the energy producer's stock.

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Share Market News

Why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price tumbling 6% to a 2-month low?

| Brooke Cooper

It's not a good day for the Flight Centre share price. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos (ASX:STO) share price falling on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on Santos' stock today.

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Materials Shares

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price leaps 10% on new lithium deal

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has got the market excited about Vulcan Energy on Monday.

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Financial Shares

Is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price set to outperform? Here's what Motley Fool Australia analyst Drew Flowers says

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what Drew Flowers expects from IAG's stock over the next 5+ years.

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price lifts as company retains control of office fund

| Brooke Cooper

Many AMP shareholders are rejoicing on Monday. Here's why.

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IPOs

Nickel explorer Nimy Resources (ASX:NIM) lists on the ASX today. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes will be on Nimy Resources' shares this afternoon.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price popped some corks to a new 5-week high today

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big few days on the ASX for Treasury Wine. Here are all the details.

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IPOs

Ventia (ASX:VNT) share price surged 25% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details of Ventia's float

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Share Market News

The Vimy (ASX:VMY) share price soared 13% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Vimy has let a takeover offer lapse on a day of drama for the uranium developer

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Energy Shares

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price falls 40% this week amid ASIC and board woes

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have weighed on the Magnis share price this week.

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IPOs

Ventia (ASX:VNT) shares are listing on the ASX today. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on Ventia's IPO

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Energy Shares

Here's why Woodside (ASX:WPL) is facing renewed investor scrutiny

| Brooke Cooper

One investor body has warned ASX 200 directors might not be able to protect investors' interests while another slammed Woodside's…

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's the bank's latest foray into crypto

| Brooke Cooper

The big bank has deepened its partnership with Gemini...

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IPOs

First there was Afterpay (ASX:APT), but soon Beforepay will be hitting the ASX

| Brooke Cooper

Will Beforepay be the ASX's next market darling?

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BNPL shares

Own Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares? Here's how the company is pushing for carbon neutrality

| Brooke Cooper

Afterpay users in the United States will soon be able to offset emissions born from their purchases

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price dips despite the launch of discount green loans

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details of the bank's latest green push

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Financial Shares

Why is the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price swimming 25% upstream today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the company's former subsidiary be behind Fatfish's gains on Thursday?

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is frozen

| Brooke Cooper

The company is seemingly preparing to release an update on its planned US listing

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Technology Shares

iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price surges 35% in a week before being halted. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on iCandy's trading halt.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price struggles despite 180% revenue growth

| Brooke Cooper

There was big news released today from the global online retailer.

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